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War of words over NSW pokies policies

Treasurer Matt Kean has described the NSW opposition's proposed poker machine reforms as a policy "written by the gaming industry", as the major parties exchange fire over the bubbling election issue.

Labor announced its position on Monday, including a 12-month trial of cashless gaming cards, the removal of signs outside gaming venues and new self-exclusion registers.

Party leader Chris Minns has held off on matching Premier Dominic Perrottet's plan to introduce cashless gaming on all pokies, saying he wants evidence the cards are effective.

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